Strategic asset management for better outcomes
Asset management is in our DNA
SPM Assets specialises in strategic asset management. We provide asset management services to help organisations build a better understanding of their physical assets as well as easy-to-use asset management software to enable them to plan their projects more effectively. We have been helping asset intensive organisations make asset management work better for over 20 years, and are now empowering all organisations to proactively leverage property lifecycle asset management.
SPM stands for sic parvis magna in Latin. Loosely translated, it means, "great things from small beginnings". Incorporated in 2001, the company was founded by Steve Lyons and Chris Jenkins, who believed there was a smarter way to maximise the lifetime of their physical assets and deliver better outcomes for their stakeholders. Our Corporate head office and software development team are located in Auckland, New Zealand, where we also have a dedicated customer service and sales team. Additionally, we also have customer service and sales teams based in Sydney, Australia. We hold information on over $150 billion of property assets, and are continually innovating our service delivery to make our customers’ jobs easier, and with reliable, scientific data for decision making. Our local services teams of highly experienced consultants assist organisations with strategic asset management, establishing the best process for assessing and maintaining assets.
A Planon Company
In April 2022 Planon acquired a majority share position in SPM Assets - extending its partner ecosystem and geographical reach while strengthening SPM Assets’ property portfolio offering.
Planon is the leading global provider of Smart Sustainable Building Management software that connects buildings, people and processes. By eliminating data silos and aligning solutions into one shared information platform, Planon provides all building stakeholders with actionable and meaningful insights. Independent market research and consulting firms have consistently rated Planon as a global leader in the market. Planon has implemented its comprehensive solutions for more than 2,500 clients, supported by offices and partners around the world.
Find out more about Planon and its solutions on planonsoftware.com.
Our leadership
Steve Lyons
SPM Assets CEO and founder. Planon ANZ GM
Based in Sydney, Steve oversees the overall performance of the company and forging new partnerships around the world. He is a recognised thought leader in strategic asset management and sought-after speaker.
He authored the NAMS Property Manual; co-authored the IPWEA Practice Note 3 for Building Condition and Performance Assessments; and contributed to the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM).
David Long
SPM Assets GM
David is known for his insightful knowledge of strategic asset management and his expertise in the practical application of these principles.
David leads the New Zealand business to ensure customer success, spearheading a team of experienced and enthusiastic experts, all passionate about improving the management of physical assets, and delivering better outcomes.
When not at work David enjoys sailing, diving, and exploring the beautiful New Zealand countryside. He is fascinated by the America’s Cup - from the design and testing of the foiling monohulls to the on-water battles and challenges.
Troy Swanson
Financial Director
Troy is a Chartered Accountant, who is passionate about efficiency and improvements to financial performance. He brings over 15 years of accountancy and financial management experience to the team.
As Finance Director he is responsible for the financial performance of the SPM Assets group of companies.
Outside of work Troy likes to spend time with family, play golf, and travel.
Alfrey McMillan
HR Director
Alfrey's key focus is ensuring that communication and collaboration are encouraged across the business, and employees feel valued, supported, engaged, and appropriately challenged in their roles.
Alfrey has over 14 years of operational and strategic HR experience, working in both large and medium-sized, public and private organisations. Alfrey has a Bachelor of Management Studies, a Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management and she has trained as a LEADR mediator.
When not at work Alfrey enjoys spending time with her family, fishing, boating and generally enjoying life at the beach.
Cathy Lewis
Technology Director
Cathy provides strategic and operational leadership in relation to product and technology
delivery. She is also responsible for information security and our ongoing commitment to
maintain and improve our overall security posture.
Cathy is passionate about influencing and empowering people to do their best work. She
enjoys complicated and multifaceted challenges and working collaboratively with teams
and stakeholders to deliver value.
Cathy has over 20 years’ experience in leading development functions, strategy
development and implementation, service delivery and transformation.
Outside of work Cathy enjoys spending time with her family and two chihuahuas, fishing
and anything art related.
Edward Greenhalgh
Operations Director AU
Edward is responsible for the success of the Australian SPM Assets team and business – implementing our building asset management lifecycle solutions and providing expertise across multiple industries. He manages a team of consultants to deliver both large and small scale projects across Australia to meet requirements.
Outside of work, in addition to spending time with family and friends, Edward has a passion for following a variety of sports and is a keen traveller.
Tom Clarke
Operations Director NZ
Why work with SPM Assets?
Come and work with us! We have so much to be proud of here at SPM Assets: we are experts in our field (we even wrote the book on asset management), our software makes managing assets simpler and easier for Asset Managers and we have conducted some of the largest property condition assessments in Australasia! Working at SPM Assets you will gain awesome experience, have opportunities to progress in your career and be part of a team that is reaching great heights. Don't delay - come and join our team today!
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